May deadline for IET Achievement Awards nominations

04 May 2012

There’s still time to nominate a colleague you believe has achieved something outstanding in their early career.

Engineering skills inquiry announced

30 April 2012

An inquiry on engineering skills is to be conducted by the UK Government’s Science and Technology Committee.

Manufacturer funds university research centre

26 April 2012

A new research centre has opened at The University of Nottingham to develop the next generation of electrical machines.

Changes to career guidance could lead to engineer shortage

24 April 2012

Planned changes to careers guidance in schools may lead to a shortage of people pursuing careers like engineering.

Student engineering project lights up Belgian TV

13 April 2012

Two product design and engineering students from Middlesex University are celebrating after a jacket they created for a Belgian TV commercial made its on-screen debut.

Free standardization workshop may lead to international travel

13 April 2012

Would you like to get involved in developing standards around the world?  Then the British Electrotechnical Committee (BEC) Young Professionals Workshop may be for you.

Marconi Society seeks nominations of young scholars

11 April 2012

The Marconi Society is currently taking nominations for its 2012 Paul Baran Young Scholar Awards, which recognises outstanding young scientists and engineers from around the world.

British students to fly the flag at international ‘Drone Olympics’

05 April 2012

A team of students from Middlesex University will take on some of the world’s top engineers after making the final of UAVForge, an international competition for unmanned air vehicles, held in the USA in May.

ABB apprentice is the Power Apprentice of the Year 2012

29 March 2012

Gareth Hall, an ABB apprentice based in Stone, Staffordshire is the National Skills Academy for Power Apprentice of the Year for 2012.

Schools must do more to raise apprenticeship awareness

26 March 2012

Schools must raise more awareness of apprenticeships as a viable option for students, according to apprentices.

Scheme to tackle technical skills shortage launched

26 March 2012

A scheme to help employers and individuals deal with the shortage of technical skills in the UK has been launched today.

Students win top prizes in UK’s Science & Engineering Competition

22 March 2012

Two students were awarded the UK’s Young Engineers of the Year at this year’s National Science & Engineering Competition after creating a device that measures the intensity of foetal contractions.

March deadline for IET postgraduate scholarship applications

12 March 2012

Interested in applying for a postgraduate scholarship worth up to £10,000? Then be sure to apply before the deadline of 28 March.

University of Nottingham offering international PhD scholarships

08 March 2012

The University of Nottingham is offering PhD scholarships to people who wish to pursue careers developing energy technologies and finding new ways to harness the digital economy.

Record numbers expected at Big Bang Fair

01 March 2012

50,000 people have already registered for this year’s Big Bang Fair – more than double the amount of last year.

Railway Challenge for students and apprentices

29 February 2012

University and apprentice teams are being challenged to design and manufacture the best small-scale railway locomotive.

Telit and Telefónica Launch M2M solutions

29 February 2012

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication company Telit Wireless Solutions has announced its partnership with telecommunications company Telefónica at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona.

Turing’s neuroscience genius also deserving of recognition, says Dolan

22 February 2012

Alan Turing may well have pursued a career in neuroscience rather than computer science had he lived, said 2012 IET/BCS Turing Lecturer Professor Ray Dolan in his address yesterday evening at IET Savoy Place in London.

Computer materials pose health risks

20 February 2012

A material used in computer technology could pose health risks to those involved in its manufacture, according to scientists.

Business recovery at risk from IT professionals

16 February 2012

According to computing and communications company Star, 22 per cent of IT professionals think their current position will be gone within one year. The survey reveals uncertainty about job security could prompt IT professionals to change their career path putting business continuity at risk and leaving companies without technical assistance.

Engineering businesses start apprentice search

09 February 2012

Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens, BMW and BAE Systems have all begun their search for new apprentices.

Challenge to find UK’s latest innovations

06 February 2012

A competition to find the most innovative pre-market products, processes and concepts was launched by the UK’s Business Minister today.

BAE Systems recruiting apprentices

06 February 2012

BAE Systems is recruiting 265 apprentices across the UK this year.

National Apprenticeship Week 2012

06 February 2012

Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched what is set to be the UK’s biggest Apprenticeship Week to date.

Engineering Diploma downgrade stuns engineering community

31 January 2012

The UK Government’s decision to downgrade the value of the Engineering Diploma in school performance league tables has ‘surprised’ and ‘stunned’ the engineering community.

UK university application figures fall

30 January 2012

Figures released by UCAS have shown an overall 7.4 per cent drop in university applicants for courses beginning at UK universities this autumn.

Cambridge team helps Ford understand vision problems

26 January 2012

Ford is working with Cambridge University to gain a better understanding of visual impairment in an ageing society, using digital tools to better design its vehicles.

Could you be crowned Undergraduate of the Year 2012?

25 January 2012

Targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year award categories include engineering and IT and computer sciences, however the closing date for entries is very, very close – 31 January.

HRH The Princess Royal opens the Lincoln Engineering Hub

25 January 2012

A joint collaboration between Siemens and the University of Lincoln has led to the official opening of an engineering school set to help bridge the skills gap and develop the next generation of engineers.

Children's websites targeted by hackers

19 January 2012

Anti-virus company Avast has revealed hackers are now targeting children’s gaming websites to spread malware and hack into the home network.

Bosch searches for future engineering stars

13 January 2012

The Bosch Technology Horizons Award, an essay competition with cash prizes, is open for entries.

ICT in schools a ‘mess’

11 January 2012

Britain’s Education Secretary has called ICT in England’s schools a ‘mess’ and has confirmed plans to scrap the current curriculum for the subject.

Graphene can be made magnetic, scientists find

09 January 2012

Scientists have shown that graphene can be made magnetic which could have important applications in electronics.

New Zealand construction boom predicted

05 January 2012

New Zealand’s $NZ8.5 billion building sector is predicted to make a big recovery and hit boom levels, according to experts.

Engineering contractors confident about job prospects in 2012

04 January 2012

Engineering contractors are more confident about their job prospects in 2012 and many are expecting a pay rise this year.

Smartphone technology could save lives after disasters

04 January 2012

Smartphone technology could help save lives after a disaster or humanitarian crisis, and ease financial and emotional burden on aid organisations.

ICT teaching must be upgraded at school - advisor

24 December 2011

A campaign to upgrade ICT teaching in schools has been backed by a government technology advisor.

IET member first CEng graduate of Engineering Gateways

16 December 2011

IET member Richard Green has become the first and youngest CEng graduate of the Engineering Gateways scheme.

Rolls-Royce employee wins Inspirational Technician award

16 December 2011

Rolls-Royce quality improvement technician Nikki Cusworth has scooped the UK's first Inspirational Technician Award.

IET calls on engineering field to review recruitment criteria

15 December 2011

Only one per cent of engineering jobs advertised highlight the value of apprenticeships, a report says.

CERN scientists find signs of Higgs boson

13 December 2011

Scientists at the CERN physics research centre near Geneva say they have found signs of the Higgs boson.

Primary children urged to study maths and science

08 December 2011

The UK will need an extra two million engineers by the time today’s primary school children are of working age, according to a new report.

High-tech SMEs get £75m boost

08 December 2011

High-tech small and medium sized businesses were given a £75 million boost from the UK government today.

New survey wants to hear from STEM undergrads

07 December 2011

A new survey is aiming to find out more about the motivations and career intentions of current engineering and technology undergraduates.

IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year award winner announced

02 December 2011

An Aircraft Engineering Officer has been named the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) 2011 Young Woman Engineer of the Year.

Bentley apprentice amongst VWs global best

01 December 2011

Louis Warburton, Bentley Apprentice Ambassador for the UK’s National Apprenticeship Service and a junior engineer, was one of 27 apprentices from twelve countries to be recognised for outstanding professional competence.

19,000 new degree-level apprenticeships funded

01 December 2011

The UK government is to invest almost £19 million to develop 19,000 new Higher Apprenticeships.

George Osborne delivers Autumn Statement

29 November 2011

Investments in infrastructure, science, technology and education were announced by Chancellor George Osborne today.

Abbey Road competition winners’ recordings available

28 November 2011

Recordings of the winners of the Abbey Road Worldwide Anthem Competition are now available online for free.

IET welcomes Clegg’s pledge for youth unemployment

25 November 2011

The IET has welcomed Nick Clegg’s pledge to help youth unemployment.